Argyll Hotel, Glasgow

973 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow, G3 7TQ 3

Situated by Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the 3-star Argyll Hotel offers a great base for visiting both the city centre and West End of Glasgow.
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  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 25, 2008

    "Very enjoyable" (97258347)

    Very friendly & helpful. Conveniently located. Excellent breakfast.

    Room at front of hotel suffered a little from 'street noise'

  • 10/10 Laurence ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Inverness , GB  on  November 26, 2007

    "a very pleasant stay, friendly and helpful staff. would like to have known that one of the rooms we had booked was different in that the en suite was smaller and had no bath." (97007937)

    very friendly and helpful staff and very comfortable and pleasant accomodation

    we were with a person with disabilities and some of the doors and corridors were a bit narrow in places

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  June 24, 2008

    "very comfortable" (97959837)

    Clean efficient friendly quiet out of city centre location excellent breakfast

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 27, 2007

    "Excellent from booking through to checking out. No problems at all, extremely nice, comfortable place to stay." (97668951)

    Just about everything

    Smoking rooms unavailable

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 30, 2008

    "nice hotel and location" (97415819)

    excellent staff, very helpful

    room was tiny for 2 people was cumbersome to operate TV (as it was missing the power button)

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  May 17, 2008

    "One of the things that puzzled me was that the rooms were advertised as without breakfast but on booking, I was pleasantly surprised that it stated price included buffet breakfast. This then influenced my choice to go ahead with the booking. The write up was informative enough but it would have helped if it could state that the SECC was within 15 minutes walk etc. It would also help them to advertise their restaurant which serves excellent food for dinner. The general cleanliness within was good and my ensuite bedroom was clean and comfortable. Overall a pleasant hotel and good value for money." (97675899)

    It was comfortable and eventhough I was in a room on the ground floor facing the street, it was quiet and peaceful. It is convenient to the town centre and the SECC was nearby 10 mins walk which was excellent for me.

    Nothing within but the outside basement area was a bit cluttered with bits of furniture/wood. Tidying this area up would be nice.

  • 5/10 Martin ( Mature couple) 

    from Aldershot , GB  on  June 21, 2007

    The room (and particularly the bed) was very small

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  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  April 21, 2008

    "Good hotel with very pleasant staff." (97305832)

    Good buffet breakfast, good access to university campus.

    A little to far from the city centre, access to parking was prone to litter/ broken glass.

  • 8/10 Muriel ( Mature couple) 

    from Glenrothes , GB  on  March 28, 2008

    "The rooms were clean and nice comfortable bed. The meal at the bistro was excellent as was the breakfast,the staff were helpfull and friendly overall very good value for money. We would recommend you to all our friends." (97294630)

    Good clean large rooms

  • 10/10 David ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Cruden bay , GB  on  May 25, 2007

    "My stay as always was very good, however I was disapointed with the receptionist's attitude when leaving. It would not hurt to smile, and thanks for my custom and safe journey. This spoiled an excellent stay, but this incident will not put me off coming back. Yours David Singleton." (99990083)

    This experience and past were adequate and clean

    Not enough tea and coffee

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  March 20, 2008

    "Enjoyed my stay at the hotel, I would consider staying again." (97754727)

    Nice breakfast and the staff were very friendly

    Quite noisy at night - not from the hotel itself but from people in the street.

  • 6/10 Elaine ( Young couple) 

    from Aberdeen , GB  on  March 19, 2008

    It's location - close proximity to the SECC.

    Facilities were in need of updating.

  • 9/10 Simon ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Watford , GB  on  May 23, 2007

    "Excellent service and suited my needs perfectly" (99495746)

    Food friendliness and general decor of the hotel

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  • 9/10 Jeremy d ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Watford , GB  on  February 29, 2008

    "Unfortuneately I did not know the area & was unsure where to go to visit if i had been there longer I would have gone on one of the guided bus tours.I also did not receive the hotel booklet in my room until the second day. I would have liked to have received this in my room when i got there. I also found it frustrating that the bar was closed at 10.00pm as i would have liked to have sat in the bar rather than go next door to the pub. Other than that i found my stay very enjoyable." (97460053)

    I felt it was very clean

  • 10/10 Shona ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Edinburgh , GB  on  February 27, 2008

    "I booked for 5 female adults as we were celebrating 3 birthdays and were going shopping and then for a night out. The room had a double and 3 single beds. The staff had actually put an extra single bed in for our convenience which was very thoughtful and even then there was still plenty of room! The breakfast was very nice and plenty of choice available. If I was coming to Glasgow for a girls night out again I would certainly book with the Argyll Hotel." (97450946)

    The Accommodation was excellent! There are not many places you can get a family room for 5-6 adults and at a very reasonable price!

    The shower was a bit diffucult to turn off but we managed between us!

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  February 4, 2008

    Friendly and unfussy

    The wireless router fell over and was off quite a long while before being restarted, which was a pity

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  December 6, 2007

    "The staff was very atentive,esp the waiting staff at breakfast, we were all very impressed by them. excellent selection of food for breakfast, and we had a fantastic very large family room which was great for five women and we each had our own bed and shared the facilites with loads of room. Was very pleased with the accomidation." (97406457)

    we were a group of five women away for a shoping trip , we had one very large family room and i requested 5 beds and we got them with plently space all round.

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  July 2, 2007

    Friendly helpful staff

    Needs updated, furnishings worn, bathroom fittings out dated, not matching. Couldn't plug my phone charger in as there wasn't enough space between the shelf and plug socket. I stayed three days onmy own, I should have been contactable for work and I had no phone at the end of my stay.

  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 15, 2007

    Room was very small, cheaply furnished. Everything about the hotel felt 'budget' from the furnishings to the food.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 24, 2007

    "we booked into the hotel for the same time last year,and we were very impressed,that is why we stayed again this year and probably next year as well." (99121326)

    it was compact but clean and everything was accessable.

  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  April 2, 2007

    "Reception was not friendly on phone and in person. She did not answer on my question when I called in this hotel. Before I stayed in another hotels in Glasgow and got better service for less price." (99944658)

    Room was clear.

    Housekeepers bothered me too much. I was out three hours so they had a time to clean my room but they wanted to clean when I came back.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  August 17, 2006

    I thought they were very nice and the restaurant on site was excellent.

    I thought it was a little far from the main part of the city and made it a little cumbersome to travel in and out of the heart of Glasgow.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  August 16, 2006

    "Every thing was in good conditions" (3304586378)

    Cleanliness, silence, good facilities for transit stay

    Poor facilities, problems in heater and noise

  • 10/10 Daniel ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Etobicoke , Canada;CA  on  August 13, 2006

    "I plan to return, with my wife, for a holiday visit to Scotland in the near future. we will definitely stay at the Argyll. What a delight. Though the Wi-fi connection did not work properly, the staff had an ethernet connection in the lobby which I was allowed to use gratis. The staff were unfailingly courteous and helpful. This is also one of the very few times when the hotel lives up to (and exceeds) the promotional information." (3304859727)

    The Sutherland Restaurant was an unexpected gem of a surprise. World class cuisine in the ambience of a small hotel with a homey atmosphere make this an almost unique phenomenon.

    My stay was too short, and it was for business. The wi-fi connection did not work properly.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  August 8, 2006

    "Very good hotel with excellent restaurant. Conveniently situated between the University, Kelvin Grove and the city centre. Good flexibility for early breakfast delivered to room right on time. No problem parking" (3305130126)

    Staff very helpful. Restaurant excellent and efficient. I needed an early continental breakfast. It arrived right on the specified time (6.00am)

    There were no problems noted

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  July 29, 2006

    "On foot from the centre of Glasgow,I didn't realise just how far it was" (3304756245)

    Clean and friendly helpful staff

    Temperature of room hot due to extreme weather conditions at the moment

  • 9/10 Allan ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Avoch , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 23, 2006

    "I enjoyed my stay and I slept very well in spite of the very hot weather at that time. The hotel is and feels friendly and is well docorated. The flowers at the entrance of the hotel are a nice touch too." (3304956766)

    Proper bed pillows, relatively quiet, opening window. Room clean also smelt clean, (some hotels still have that musty smokey atmosphere, the Argyll didn't). I liked the provision of kettle, tea etc. hairdrier, two phones (one in bathroom) and much wardrobe and drawer space. I especially liked the breakfast, very tasty and a great choice plus excellent service and good fresh filter coffee. Dinner was good though the food could have been hotter.

    The TV didn't work too well. It would be nice to have a small bottle of complimentary hair conditioner as well as the shampoo.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 17, 2006

    "Staff were excellent. Breakfast staff and reception staff very welcoming, helpful and mannerly.Would certainly stay again but room decor could do with upgrading. Overall we were happy with stay." (3304815151)

    Bathroom excellent

    Bedroom decor could be freshened up.

  • 6/10 Liz ( Other) 

    from Ballymena , United Kingdom;GB  on  June 7, 2006

    "for people who are not too fussy. we thought it would have been closer to city centre. also quite noisy on saturday night due to pub next door. rooms old fashioned and is in definite need of a makeover from wallpaper and paint to carpets and curtains. it was just ok, but we would not stay again" (2833790)

    beds were comfortable and clean

    was bit out of city centre and quite old fashioned. also rediculous price for what we got

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 7, 2006

    The Argyll was clean and comfortable and I would stay there again.

    I would have liked to have been a little closer to the city center.

  • 10/10 Donna ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Westhill , United Kingdom;GB  on  June 6, 2006

    "I guessed that the hotel was near the SECC so I was pleasantly surprised to find a map with clear directions to my destination at reception. I expected a little noise on Sauchiehall St, but heard absolutely nothing through the night. As a previous resident of Glasgow I remembered the hanging baskets and flowers outside the hotel and had always been impressed by how welcoming it looked. When I finally had the opportunity to stay, I was not disappointed." (3304805410)

    Friendly and efficient staff, comfortable atmosphere

  • 7/10 Sara ( Other) 

    from Arlington , United States;US  on  May 26, 2006

    "The hotel itself was pleasant enough, though the room was quite small and crowded for two people. The lack of assistance up the outside steps and into the lobby was a problem for us and any people with mobility problems (I was travelling with my mother, who has had hip surgery) should choose another hotel. The immediate neighborhood was run down and not as nice as I had hoped. In future I would stay nearer the University or the city center." (3304487340)

    Location near the art galleries at the University. Cleanliness of room and pleasant staff.

    No assistance up outside stairs to lobby of hotel. I was travelling with my 80-year old mother and had to struggle by myself with heavy luggage up the stairs.

  • 9/10 Alan ( Family with older children) 

    from Ellon , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 3, 2006

    "As above very helpfull staff, rooms were very nice and bright. Food in restaurant was first class. Looking forward to next stay at Argyle Hotel" (3304422248)

    Clean bright rooms.

    nothing

  • 9/10 Gordon ( Young couple) 

    from Perth , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 27, 2006

    "very, very enjoyable break, as i've already said the staff, hotel itself and the food were all extremely good, we have no complaints and would most definately use this hotel again." (3304557317)

    very comfortable. we both liked the traditional interior design, very cosy. the staff were excellent in all areas, the food was also excellent.really enjoyable break

    nothing!

  • 10/10 Philip ( Mature couple) 

    from Dundee , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 14, 2006

    "My wife and I were very happy with our stay at the 'Argyle'. We must send the chef(s) our compliments, the quality of food in the restaurant was absolutely superb. The haggis was to die for, highly recommended. If there was anything to gripe about it would be the television in the bar, was a bit loud at times but would be better not there at all with light background music instead." (3304355890)

    Hotel and room were spotlessyl clean with very friendly and informative staff.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  February 28, 2006

    "Friendly staff, good shower and excellent breakfast!" (3304148032)

  • 8/10 Leonard ( Other) 

    from Antrim , United Kingdom;GB  on  February 18, 2006

    "This Hotel is as shown on the website homely etc.and the staff are very friendly and helpfulas are all Scotch people I have encountered,and while the hotel is by no means 'grubby'it wouldn't do any harm if it were refurbished" (3304242689)

    Close by the University and 'homely'

    I know it's not easy with an old building,but the walls between rooms are not exactly soundproof and this is something that can not be easily rectified without major structural work'but one gets what one pays for I suppose.Two other thingsthere was no shaver plug in the bathroom which would have been a problem had I been staying longer,and I know it's down to personal preference,but I have slept in much more comfortable beds in my travels.

  • 9/10 Norman ( Mature couple) 

    from Aberdeen , GB  on  January 8, 2008

    "Easy to recommend this hotel. Old fashioned comfort and warm and welcoming." (97592802)

    Warm and cosy, very friendly staff.

    Nothing.

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  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  November 24, 2005

    "Excellent" (2509531)

    excellent location, friendly staff and good value for money.

    N/A

  • 9/10 Honsum ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Hamburg , Germany;DE  on  November 5, 2005

    "It is a very cosy hotel, had a nice single room which was, to my surprise, very comfortable, not as small as expected. It was quiet at night and breakfast was quite nice. TV could have had more programmes, but overall a very pleasant stay." (2871524)

    The room was comfortable and wash room very satifactory

    Lighting and wider choice of TV programmes

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  September 21, 2005

    "Overall a friendly hotel. The breakfast was great, plenty of choice. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom clean. My only problem was finding the hotel in the first place as I was not familiar with Glasgow and its one way system. It took me an hour driving around but after a phonecall to reception (who were very helpfull) I finally managed to get there!" (2738265)

    Friendliness of the staff.

    Not having a firealarm (false alarm) go off at 7.30 on a Sunday morning!

  • 8/10 Janet ( Mature couple) 

    from Pleasant hill , United States  on  September 4, 2005

    "I found this Hotel on the internet, what first attracted me was the picture of how it looked on the outside. I read the comments of other people who have stayed there. We enjoyed our stay here. It wasn't any more or less than what we had expected. The rooms were clean and the staff were very friendly." (1564572)

    Everyone was friendly, the rooms were clean and the food was very good.

    Nothing

  • 10/10 Bryan ( Mature couple) 

    from Darfield , New Zealand  on  August 26, 2005

    "Good accomodation, but only limited car parking available on hotel property. Parking therefore could have been a problem for our rental car if we had not beeen there over a weekend. Only limited hotel parking, so street parking could be costly for weekday stays. Otherwise very good and really appreciated your laundry service." (1637003)

    Good service, room and meals. Laundry service was very helpful, as we were strangers to the city with only limited time.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  March 25, 2005

    being able come and go any hour of the night was brilliant

  • 8/10 Toni ( Young couple) 

    from Kilmarnock , United Kingdom;GB  on  February 18, 2005

    "I would have like to have known more about local restaurants or even a little more about the food available within the hotel before my stay. Howvever, overall we enjoyed our stay and would return again in the future." (1894393)

    The room was well presented and comfortable

  • 7/10 Christine ( Mature couple) 

    from Newark , United Kingdom  on  December 19, 2004

    "The accommodation was good but needed some refurbishment which I believe is already planned. The food was excellent and the staff were courteous and friendly. Good value for money." (1722413)

    Clean and comfortable

  • 8/10 Stuart ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Newark , United Kingdom;GB  on  December 17, 2004

    Friendly and homely

    Breakfast was not top quality. Was OK though.

  • 8/10 Jan ( Mature couple) 

    from Puremerend , Netherlands  on  December 16, 2004

    "was not aware that no minibar was available" (1627318)

    friendly personnel

    Nofridge in the room , was important for us due to diabetic , had to have insuline cooled

  • 9/10 Michael ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Cambridge , United Kingdom  on  December 11, 2004

    "said it all above" (1744597)

    relaxed and ideal for my purpose,good food, close to city centre, no smoking policy

  • 5/10 Stuart ( Young couple) 

    from Forfar , United Kingdom  on  December 8, 2004

    "When booking online it stated check-in time was 'lunchtime'. When we arrived at 12.30pm we were told check-in was 2.00pm, this should have been made clear online. For the price paid I would have expected a larger room with more professional finishings. The room reminded me of overnight stays at my Gran's house in my youth. The shower was very poor with little water pressure. If this had been a £50 per night bed and breakfast it would have been fine. For £72 and 3 stars I expect a bit more." (1673411)

    Clean.

    Small Room. Poor interior finishing. Shower pressure very poor. No satellite TV.

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